Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Leicester. The role involves leading designs for highways and drainage systems while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has over 8 years' experience and is skilled in relevant design software such as AutoCAD. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering.
• Strong experience in designing highways and drainage systems.
• Chartered status or working toward is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of highways, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage strategies

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Flow/Microdrainage

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer – Location: Leicester | Salary: Competitive + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading civil engineering consultancy. You\'ll take a key role in delivering projects from small highway improvements to large residential and commercial developments.

Role Overview

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design of highways, junctions, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure.
• Work from concept through detailed design, including S278, S38, and S104 agreements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, contractors, and statutory bodies.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 8+ years\' post-graduate experience.
• Strong experience in highway and junction design, drainage strategies, flood risk assessments.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Civils 3D, 3D modelling, Vehicle Tracking, Flow/Microdrainage.
• Knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20, NRSWA, and adoption processes.
• Excellent communication, time management, and mentoring skills.
• Chartered status (CIHT/ICE/CIWEM) or working towards is desirable.

Desirable

• Experience with public realm, active travel, cycling infrastructure, major highways, utilities coordination, or site supervision.
• Ability to produce technical reports and fee proposals.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-profile civil engineering projects across public and private sectors.
• Lead complex designs and support a growing team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities and competitive package.
• This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Senior Civil Engineer to progress their career and deliver projects that shape communities.
• Apply today to take the next step in your civil engineering career.

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